2017 Alumni Awardees

A. Most Distinguished Alumnus

  1. Marlowe U. Aquino BSAE 1987, MS AgEd 1993
    On Community and Institutional Development
    Visiting Lecturer and Academic Research Fellow
    King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand

B. Distinguished Alumni

  1. Norvy A. Abyadang, BSA 1984
    On Agribusiness Proprietor,
    NS Northern Organic Fertilizer, Inc.
  2. Ambrosio B. Alawas, BSA 1985
    On Youth Development
    President, Star Colleges and Vice President, Boys Brigade Philippines
  3. Camatiao L. Alinso, HS 1964
    On Farming (Vegetables and Cut flowers)
  4. Chester Lee B. Alipit
    Kindergarten 1953, Elementary 1960, HS 1964,
    BSAE 1969 BSAE 1969 – On Agribusiness
    Proprietor, Chester’s Agro Center, La Trinidad, Benguet
  5. Dr. Jane K. Avila
    HS 1962, BS Agricultural Homemaking 1967
    On Food Research and Product Development
    Proprietor, Le Jar, La Trinidad Benguet
  6. Dr. Engr. Domingo A. Bakilan
    HS 1971, BSA 1976, PhD Horticulture 1997
    On Agricultural Extension; Provincial Agriculturist, Kalinga Province
  7. Dr. Edwin T. Balaki
    HS 1971, BSA 1976, PhD Horticulture 1996
    On Higher Education Administration
    President, Southern Christian College, Cotabato
  8. Conception D. Balao
    HS 1967 – On Local Governance
    Former Board Member of Benguet Province, and former Mayor of Atok, Benguet
  9. Dr. Grace T. Bengwayan
    BSA 1987, MS Rural Dev’t. 2000
    Ph.D. Rural Dev’t. 2011 – On Campus Journalism
    Adviser, Mountain Collegian, and BSU Board SecretarygSF
  10. PSSupt. Bartolome R. Bustamante
    HS 1983 – On Public Safety
    Deputy District Director for Operations, PNP, Camp Crame
  11. Cheston B. Ceriaco, BSN 2010
    On Public Health Service
    Nurse II, DOH-CAR, Baguio City
  12. Dr. Imelda Olatic-Degay, BSND 1989
    On Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Extension
    Professor II, BSU
  13. Benjamin B. Dimas, MSAg. Educ 1975
    On Agroforestry; Former BSU Director of IHFSA
  14. Atty. Angelica Joy Santos-Doctor, HS 1986
    On Development Policy Research
    Presiding Judge, MTTC4, Tagbilaran City
  15. Robert L. Domoguen, BSAE 1984
    On Agricultural Journalism
    Officer-in-Charge, Regional Information Department, DA-CAR
  16. Supt. Ranser A. Evasco, HS 1989
    On Public Service
    Police Superintendent, PNP Admin Housing Unit, Camp Crame
  17. Peter C. Fianza, HS 1970
    On Indigenous Community Policy; Councilor, Baguio City
  18. Jimmy B. Fong, HS 1982
    On Indigenous Culture and Music
    Chairman, Department of Communication, CAS UP Baguio
  19. Jefferson W. Laruan, HS 1972
    On Organic Farming and Agritourism
    Proprietor, Lily of the Valley, La Trinidad, Benguet
  20. Celestrell May Oras-Macalingay
    On Medical Research
    Chair, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, BGH Medical Center, Baguio City
  21. Abner O. Lawangen, BSES 2008
    On Risk and Disaster Management
    Environment and Natural Resources Office, Tublay, Benguet
  22. Betty C. Listino, BSDC 2003
    On Indigenous Knowledge Research
    Manager, Research Mate, La Trinidad, Benguet
  23. Christabel A. Martes, BSAE 2011
    On Athletics (Asian Level); La Trinidad, Benguet
  24. Frank A. Pagnas, Elem 1958, HS 1962, BSAE 1967
    On Agribusiness
    Proprietor, Murasaki Farm Supply, La Trinidad, Benguet
  25. Victorio T. Palangdan
    BSAgribusiness 1978
    On Local Governance; Municipal Mayor of Itogon Benguet
  26. Jovito B. Palayen, HS 1987
    On Farming (Protected Agriculture)
    Manager Palayen Farm, Bauko, Mountain Province
  27. Dr. Jerome M. Polonio, BSA 1976
    On Community Development
    Development Consultant, Local Level Government District Development Authority,
    Papua New Guinea
  28. Dr. Ajambar Rai
    MS Agronomy 1987, Ph.D. Horticulture 1991
    On International Service (Agriculture)
    International Humanitarian Farming Specialist, FAO Nepal
  29. Feliza M. Ronquillo
    BSAH 1971 – On Realty Management
    Proprietor, Country Woods Realty and Management, Baguio City
  30. Engr. Jeffrey D. Sotero
    BSAEng. 1998 – On Agricultural Extension
    Municipal Agricultural Officer, Tublay, Benguet
  31. Dr. Marina R. Sabado
    Ph.D. Horticulture 2005 – On Agricultural Education
    Director, DMMMSU South Luzon Campus-Institute, La Union
  32. Dr. Remedios K. Taguba
    Elem. 1953 – On Basic Education Administration
    President, Ridgeview Academy of Baguio
  33. Felicitas D. Ticbaen
    BSA 1983 – On Agricultural Extension
    Municipal Agricultural Officer, La Trinidad, Benguet
  34. Dr. Jangwon Yoon
    BSA 1992, MS Plant Path 1994, Ph.D. Horticulture 1997
    On International Relations
    Project Manager for Tropical Crops, African Union, Cameron, Central Africa

C. Oldest Surviving Alumnus Awardee (97 yrs old)

  1. Esperanza Natna Astudillo-Abellon
    HS 1940, Halog, Lamut, Ifugao

D. Multi-Generation Family Awardee

  1. Dr. Carlos T. Buasen Sr. and Dr. Tomasa Buasen Family
    Tublay, Benguet
    All studied at BSU. All children from elementary to high school, some in college.

E. Alumni Family Loyalty Awardee

  1. Prof. Francisco Aquino and Ms. Estela U. Aquino Family
    La Trinidad, Benguet
    All children studied at BSU from elementary to college

F. Distinguished Alumni Group Awardee

Donated the two (2) paired concrete pillars at BSU Gate 3 (Police Outpost),
and College of Teacher Education. The list of students and their advisers was imprinted

G. Oldest Surviving Teacher Awardee (A Teacher Since 1953)

  1. Dr. Carlota Vizconde-Lubrica
    Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet

H. BSU Outstanding Employees who are Alumni

  1. Violeta Baldasan-Salda
    Chief Science Research Specialist
    Director, Benguet Vegetable Processing Center
  2. Amelia Macasadu-Kimeu
    BSA 1986, MS Horticulture 1994
    Senior Science Research Specialist on Plant Breeding
  3. Arsenia Legaspi-Bayawa
    Chief Procurement Management Office
  4. Sergio T. Gayao
    BSA 1981, MS Horticulture 1990
    Chief Technology Diffusion and Commercialization
  5. Ines Carpio-Gonzales
    BSA 1980, MS Agriculture 1983, Ph.D. Agronomy 2007
    Supervising Science Research Specialist
    Director, Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center
  6. Cynthia G. Kiswa
    BSA 1981, MS Horticulture 1995; Senior Science Specialist
  7. Nelson A. Politchay
    BSA – Dorm Manager, Boys dormitory
  8. Remegio T. Calayaan
    Farm Worker II
  9. Charles O. Botengan
    HS 1978, Diploma in Forestry 1983; Farm Supervisor
  10. Daisy Del Rosario
    Elem, HS, MPA 2017 – Administrative Aide VI
  11. Donato R. Wanawan
    HS 1976 – Administrative Aide V

I. Other Alumni Awardees

  1. Apolinario A. Bagano Jr.
    BSDC; 2015 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
  2. Carmelo W. Madinno
    BSE; 2008 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
  3. Mark Michael S. Palazo
    BSN; Rank 1 in 2010 Veterinarian Licensure Examination
  4. Florencio I. Pacio
    BSF; Rank 1, 1990 Forester Licensure Examination